A cloudburst drops a large volume of rain in a short period
It is defined by a high rainfall intensity threshold
Normal rain has lower intensity and spreads over more time
Rapid water rise from cloudbursts can lead to flooding
Meteorologists monitor clouds to give early warnings
Scientists call it a cloudburst when the rain rate is higher than a set amount per hour
Regular rain is lighter and usually lasts longer
Cloudbursts can quickly raise water levels and cause flooding 💦
Weather experts use special tools to watch clouds and warn people
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